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Ethiopia votes amid geopolitical rivalries in the Horn
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to...
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North Korea: New report sheds light on chemical weapons
A new study shows the North Korean regime is investing heavily in chemical weapons capacity, with analysts warning they could be deployed by the regime if...
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A look inside Japan's largest prison for women
Japan has recently carried out reforms to its prison system, but inside Tochigi, its biggest women's prison, strict discipline and tough conditions still...
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World News in Brief: Lebanon violence continues, Israel ‘severs ties’ with UN chief, Internal displacement in Haiti, warning to France over prison overcrowding
The UN has expressed deep concern over escalating hostilities in Lebanon following intensified Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut and across southern p...
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UN warns Ukraine war risks spiralling ‘out of control’
The United Nations on Thursday warned of a dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine after a wave of large-scale Russian strikes and threats of further a...
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Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency
The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new UN report warns on Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next f...
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Security Council LIVE: Mounting attacks and Russian threats prompt emergency Ukraine meeting
The UN Security Council meets top of the hour on Ukraine, with Secretary-General António Guterres set to brief, following what Kyiv describes as the most...
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WHO chief calls for ceasefire amid DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday as the country continues to c...
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UN80 Initiative: ‘Critical new phase’ for UN reform effort
UN chief António Guterres has outlined further progress in the wide-ranging UN80 Initiative, a major reform and restructuring project aimed at making the...
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A new report shows how close American households are to the financial edge
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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New dark skies policy could boost night-time economy, says council
Highland Council says it already has some of the darkest skies in Europe for stargazers to enjoy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from 'quite a young age'
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Lightning strikes cause rail disruption and house fire
Train services are disrupted after lightning damaged signalling equipment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform. Ne...
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U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Israel strikes southern Beirut for the second time since ceasefire took hold
The escalation comes as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks between military delegations in the US. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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Lebanon says 12 dead, including two children, as Israeli strikes hammer country's south
Following an evacuation order, Israel began striking the southern city of Tyre on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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Are Premier League clubs flat-track bullies in Europe?
Two seasons, 21 knockout ties, 21 victories. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for...
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A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Newsil...
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Adelaide man to face court over alleged fuel drive-offs using trucks
A man has been charged for allegedly using trucks in serial petrol drive-offs north of Adelaide, with police estimating the cost to be more than $8,000. N...
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Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Clarke signs new Scotland deal until 2030 World Cup
Head coach Steve Clarke has signed a new Scotland contract to cover the next two World Cups and the 2028 Euros. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication. Newsiline summarises t...
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Wales' fastest woman blocked from Commonwealth Games
Hannah Brier calls for a change to selection timings for Team Wales after missing out on her last Commonwealth Games this summer. Newsiline summarises thi...
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India news: Siddaramaiah steps down as Karnataka CM
Main headlines in India include DK Shivkumar being set to replace Siddaramaiah as chief minister for the southern state Karnataka, and Muslims celebrating...
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Mount Everest climber smashes 23-year record for fastest ever summit
American climber Tyler Andrews broke the previous, long-standing record by just over an hour. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and...
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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Ukraine: EU's Kallas warns against Russian mediator 'trap'
The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations over Ukraine as the bloc's forei...
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president. Newsiline summarises...
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New York mayor wears Arsenal kurta during Eid prayers
The mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani takes his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch by attending Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal-theme...
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BBC News wins Emmy Award for coverage of Myanmar earthquake
Its reports and live updates on the devastating tremor were marked at an event in New York on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools
The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and lin...
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'Those guys are gonna disappear': ICAC reveals 'Pink Ladies' texts
Messages obtained by the NSW corruption watchdog have revealed discussions by a group of long-time Sydney local government officials about plans to secure...